Although I have counseled a certain amount of caution in acquiring embellished garments, some simply cannot be resisted. Like this jacket: Jacket: Sachin+Babi; Blouse: Talbots; Jeans: JCrew: Shoes: French Sole New York; Bag: Coach
Continuing our CLE series, Directrice on Suits — which was largely initiated to prove to you that I do actually own proper suits and occasionally put them on my back — I give you . . . another suit. This is the suit I put on when I don’t want my clothes to be … Read more
I am such a fan of sweater dressing. Beloved knits! When I started working at my firm (now 15 years ago), I invested in a few knit jackets and knee-length skirts from Eileen Fisher. I am still wearing them today. They aren’t on the cutting edge, but with a great pair of boots, … Read more
Green is my favorite color and I like it in almost every shade — except mint and sage . . . which seems a little funny because I love mint and sage as flavors. You may remember my fondness for acidic greens? This fall I am craving different, clearer greens. I’ve also been … Read more
A simple dress can be distinctive if the color stands out. In case you are interested in the necklace, here is a closer view. While I’ve had this for years, some variation of it (Figaro chain, Albion pendant) is still available from David Yurman. The stone in the pendant is smoky quartz, which I … Read more
In the early days of fall, a lightweight sweater is just right for the addressing the temperature and the season. You have to hold something in reserve because this . . . Washington D.C. in October . . . is not cold. You may remember these printed tanks (I am wearing two, layered), last … Read more
There were so many things I wanted to do last weekend that I tried to combine all of them in one epic excursion that went like this [in my mind]: Metro to Dupont Circle, walk to Georgetown, lunch at Bistro Francais, Coach, Lucky Brand Jeans, Blue Mercury, Baked & Wired, Everest in 3-D, walk … Read more
As part of an ongoing effort to demonstrate that I occasionally wear Business Attire (as opposed to Business Casual), I bring you another suit. Are you wondering where I wear this suit? I’ve worn it for depositions and client meetings. I’ve also worn it to court to handle a hearing. But I offer … Read more
Lasers have brought extraordinary advances to the inhabitants of our little planet. Lasers have given us: But the most extraordinary application of laser technology, in the context of this blog, is laser-printing, which in turn has given us this: Don’t be afraid. Come a little closer to see. A blouse like this needs some … Read more
Bonjour, mes amis! It’s le weekend, as they say in France, and we are heading into my favorite time of year: fall. It’s still a little warm in Washington, but cool enough for long sleeves, if one is so inclined. The bandana-print is so naive that it has some chic all on its own. … Read more